Harris Girls Academy Bromley
Beckenham, BR3 1QR · Bromley · secondary school
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3rd of 19 secondary schools in Bromley we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.8/10 against 871 of them, against 9.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 68.4 · 89 | 30% | 2.68 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.99 · 97 | 25% | 2.43 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 61.7 · 93 | 10% | 0.93 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harris Girls Academy Bromley overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2024. In 2024/25, 67.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 58.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.99 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs such as Axiom Maths, Future Writers, Debate, and Chess. Sports include Cheerleading, Netball, and Gymnastics. Arts options cover Choir, Musical Theatre, Rock Bands, and RAD Dance. The school offers the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,117 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,250. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in transitioning from Year 11 to sixth form? What specific support is available for students aiming for top grades in Axiom Maths? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Harris Girls Academy Bromley
Overview
Harris Girls Academy Bromley continues to be an outstanding school, providing a high-quality education within a caring community. Pupils are successful, respectful, and feel safe, benefiting from an ambitious curriculum and staff who know them well as individuals.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "built up in a logical order," ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, access learning effectively.
- Teachers possess "strong subject expertise" and provide precise feedback, helping pupils develop a "deep understanding of their learning" and achieve "exceptional examination results."
- Character development is described as "exceptional," with pupils taught to "empathise with others" and engage in community service, such as mentoring primary school pupils.
- The school offers a broad range of extra-curricular activities and a "strong careers programme," enabling pupils to explore future opportunities "without barriers."
- Attendance levels are high, and the school successfully supports pupils at risk of missing school through collaboration with other organisations.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained well to identify risks and teach pupils about handling peer and societal pressure.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 58.6 |
| 2024/25 | 58.3 |
| 2025/26 | 61.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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